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Consomme Julienne

Consomme Julienne is a beef consomme prepared with julienned vegetables. Herbed with thyme and chervil, the consomme julienne is lovely to use as a base for soups and stews.

Ingredients

Butter

2 Ounce

Small carrot

1 , cut into small thin strips

Celery stalks

2 , cut into small thin strips

Potatoes

2 , cut into small thin strips

Onion

1 , chopped

Parsnips

2 , cut into small thin strips

Canned beef bouillon

1⁄3 Pint

Dried thyme

1⁄2 Teaspoon

Chopped chervil/Chopped parsley

1 Tablespoon (Fresh)

Salt

To Taste

Pepper

To Taste

Directions

Melt the butter in a saucepan.
Add the vegetables and reduce the heat to low.
Cook, turning occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until they are just tender.
Remove from the heat anddrain the vegetables in a colander.
Set aside and keep hot.
Bring the bouillon to the boil over moderate heat.
Add the vegetables, seasoning and herbs, and stir gently.